By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Heatwave Strains French Farms, Schools, Rail, and Health Services
French vineyards start work before dawn to avoid peak heat. Schools adjust timetables, SNCF cuts services, and hospitals see rising admissio
Spain Braces for First Major Heatwave of 2025, Temperatures Could Reach 45°C
A mass of hot air from Africa will push temperatures above 40°C across much of Spain from Sunday, with peaks of 45°C possible in the Guadalq
US Trade Investigation Targets Germany Over Drug Pricing Policies
Washington has opened a trade investigation into Germany's drug pricing, claiming that Berlin systematically underpays for innovative medici
El Niño Raises Wildfire Risk in Portugal This Summer, Climatologist Warns
El Niño is virtually certain to occur this year, with potential indirect effects on Portugal. Climatologist Carlos da Camara warns of an 'ex
Europe's Gas Plant Plans Risk Locking Continent Into Fossil Fuel Dependence
EU governments are planning nearly 60 GW of new gas capacity, risking decades of fossil fuel dependence. The report highlights Germany, Pola
IOM Chief Warns Aid Cuts and Climate Change Are Fueling Migration Surge
Cuts in development aid by wealthy nations, including several European countries, are increasing migration pressures, the IOM chief warns. C
Lithuania's Plan to Assign Junior Doctors to Rural Areas Faces Legal Challenge
Lithuania's parliament has approved state-funded medical residencies that require junior doctors to work five years in underserved regions.
Swiss Parliament Reverses Nuclear Ban, Setting Stage for Referendum
Switzerland's parliament has approved a plan to build new nuclear power stations, reversing a 2018 ban. The decision sets the stage for a na
Bonn Climate Talks: Electrification Target Emerges as Just Transition Advances
Türkiye proposed a global electrification target to raise electricity's share of energy demand to 35% by 2035. Negotiators advanced the Belé
Energy Security Becomes the New Benchmark for Europe's Transition
The disruption to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz has underscored that energy security is now a critical condition for the transit
EV Charging Costs and Density Vary Widely Across Europe: Where to Find the Best Deals
Public EV charging points in Europe have reached 1.3 million, up 6% in early 2026. Costs range from €4 in Turkey to €34 in Ireland. Norway l
Heatwaves Kill 5,400 Yearly in France, Hitting Poorer Areas Hardest
Two new studies reveal that heatwaves in France lead to roughly 5,400 deaths per year. Vulnerable populations in low-income neighborhoods an